Businesses asked to pitch in for museum

LONGMONT – The organizers of a capital campaign to raise funds to expand the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center are asking businesses to help reach their goal of $4.5 million.

Ninety-eight percent of the goal has been raised, and organizers are looking for 20 businesses to form teams and compete to raise a minimum of $3,000 each. The deadline for completion of fundraising is May 13.

Expansion of the museum at 400 Quail Road will include a 250-seat auditorium, an atrium event space, and a new education and meeting space.

Businesses can form a team within their own organization, outside clients or…